Curious about flavored lubes?  I know a lot of people are, so I thought it would be a good idea to write about them specifically.

Of course I should say that, in general, I’m not a big fan of flavored lubes. That doesn’t mean I don’t use them,  I just tend to shy away from them for a couple of reasons.

First, a lot of them have ingredients that I try to avoid. Any time you see that a lube has sugar in it, no matter how good it tastes, do not put it near your junk. Sugar = yeast infection nine times out of ten and that’s bound to put a damper on your sex life. Fortunately, there are a number of companies out there who are looking out for your well-being and make quality products without sketchy lists of ingredients a million miles long.

Of course, if you have a bottle of Sugar Momma’s Strawberry Sex Lube and LOVE the way it tastes, there’s no reason you can’t make good use of it – just keep it away from everyone’s genitals! Please don’t let me stop you from licking anything off of your lover’s nipples!

The second reason I don’t usually reach for my flavored lubes is that I like the taste of pussy. That’s probably the most vulgar way I could express that sentiment, but it’s the truth. Why mask something I enjoy with 46 chemicals that mix together to taste like “cherry.”

Now that we’ve got that out of the way, it’s time to learn a bit about these popular products. The appeal of these products is pretty obvious. I mean, who doesn’t love a little extra sweetness in any aspect of life. Think of flavored lube as the sugar in your coffee…

One of my favorite lines is Sliquid’s Swirl. I love the company and their products because they obviously put a lot of thought into their products. Swirl’s water-based lubricants are 100% Vegan friendly, glycerin free and paraben free. Of course, they don’t have any sugar in them, so there’s no need to worry about throwing off a woman’s PH balance.

I have the Cherry Vanilla flavor and think it’s great. It has a really subtle flavor that doesn’t leave a bad taste in your mouth. The sweet hint is a nice addition to any oral games and I have to say that as a lubricant it works pretty well. Like most water-based lubes, you do have to reactivate occasionally, but I don’t have any major complaints about it.

Another company making safe and sexy lube is O My. Like Sliquid, their flavored lubes don’t contain any sugar and are paraben free. Another great thing about them is that they don’t contain any dye, so you don’t have to worry about having Blueberry Cheesecake lube stains on your expensive sheets! I had a chance to use the Passion Fruit flavor and really liked it.

To be honest, both O My and Sliquid are great products and I recommend both highly if you’re looking for a little something sweet.  I guess it just comes down to personal taste and what kind of flavor fun you’re looking to have because the variety is pretty astounding.

Flavored lubes can be a lot of fun and definitely add a new playful element to your sex life.  Just take the time to look at what ingredients make up any lube before application and always stay away from sugar and glycerin!

I’m pretty sure that by now I’ve made it clear that I’m all about lube! A couple of weeks ago I wrote a brief piece on the pros and cons of silicone lubricant and think it’s only fair to give water-based products the same treatment. I’m a pretty big fan of silicone lubes like iLube, but always have a couple of bottles of quality water-based slippery stuff at arm’s reach!

The one reason I find myself reaching for a water-based lubricant the most is because I have a lot of silicone toys.  Since most are compatible with just about everything, I don’t have to worry about a chemical reaction breaking down my expensive silicone dong, condoms or dental dams.  If you’ve been paying attention, you know that silicone lubes can’t be used with silicone toys, so a good water-based lube is a must have.

Another great thing about water-based lubes is that, in my experience, they more closely resemble my natural lubrication.  If that’s important to you, I’d definitely recommend a product like O’My Natural Lubricant.  It’s doesn’t feel greasy or leave a mess, it just helps to reduce friction and keep things plenty slick!

The final big selling point for water-based lubricant is that clean up is a snap!  It easily washes away with soap and water and it typically doesn’t stain your sheets.  Nothing ruins the memory of a good night like seeing a big stain on your expensive sheets!

Of course, nothing is perfect, and there are a few drawbacks to this stuff.  First, it doesn’t typically last as long as a silicone-based product.  That means you may need to stop the action to reapply or reactivate with water, which is a total buzz kill.  It’s also worthless if you’re looking to play in water because it simply dissipates.

For any lube, I’d recommend staying away from parabens, sugar derivitives and glycerin.  It’s always best to check out the list of ingrediants before purchasing any product you’re going to put inside your body!

While I love water-based lubricant, I don’t really think there is a single lube that is perfect for every situation and that investing in a couple of quality bottles is a great idea.  There’s one thing that I do know for sure – lube is a great way to enhance your sex life.